Political Quotes

George H.W. Bush

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George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1989, to January 20, 1993. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush was a World War II veteran and served in various roles within the U.S. government, including as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1976 to 1977. His presidency is noted for significant events such as the Gulf War and the fall of the Berlin Wall, as well as his efforts in foreign policy and international diplomacy.

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Jun 13, 1989

It's time to remember, for we are here to pay tribute to America's uniformed sons and daughters.

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Jun 13, 1989

It will stand as America's lasting tribute to those who fought so valiantly in an unknown land.

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Jun 13, 1989

This day marks another step toward the memorial that Korea's veterans deserve and will have.

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Jun 13, 1989

Each day of delay in enacting this essential legislation adds more than $10 million to the cost of resolving this enormous problem.

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Jun 13, 1989

The Government of the United States does not and will not recognize the unilateral incorporation by force of arms of the Baltic States into the Soviet Union.

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Jun 13, 1989

In retrospect, the policy of containment... created the conditions for the tide toward democracy now changing and uplifting our globe.

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Jun 13, 1989

We aim to achieve this without raising the taxes on the working men and women of this country.

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Jun 13, 1989

There should be no mistake. This matter goes to the very heart of my determination to clean up the abuses of the past among the savings and loans, about which every voter is entitled to be outraged.

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Jun 13, 1989

We are confident that in taking our message of peace and prosperity to the American people in an open, honest, and direct manner we will become the majority party in America.

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Jun 13, 1989

I'm pleased to announce my intention to nominate Raoul L. Carroll to be General Counsel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Jun 13, 1989

The accountability of the FDIC should be enhanced in two ways.

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Jun 13, 1989

Richard Schifter will continue to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs.

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Jun 13, 1989

It is time for the American public and our administration to say that enough is enough.

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Jun 13, 1989

The United States and the European Community must strengthen their dialog and cooperation.

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Jun 13, 1989

I urge Congress to complete its work and pass an effective and responsible bill that reflects adequately my concerns, and those of the American public.

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Jun 13, 1989

We must work together to protect what is already the longest peacetime expansion in our history.

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Jun 12, 1989

Thank you all for what you do every single day to preserve the environment for all mankind.

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Jun 12, 1989

The increase in the minimum wage I said I could accept amounts to 27 percent -- totalling 90 cents an hour in three equal annual increments of 30 cents.

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Jun 12, 1989

To stop acid rain, we will cut sulfur dioxide emissions nearly in half -- 10 million tons -- and cut nitrogen oxide by 2 million tons before the century is out.

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Jun 12, 1989

These alternative fuels are going to take the market by storm.

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Jun 12, 1989

I've said it before, when talking about issues like drug abuse, crime, and national security, the most fundamental obligation of the Government is to protect the people.

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